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November 19, 2020

AHA Training, American Red Cross and Emergency Response Training Now Available in Ellwood City

Since 2017, Star of Life Training has been offering First Aid, CPR, or Emergency Response Training for employers and individuals. Now there is a location right in the heart of Ellwood City. Located at 315 Fifth Street, Star of Life Training is an American Red Cross Training Partner, American Safety and Health Institute training center and Emergency Medical Response trainer for the Pennsylvania Department of Health.  Star of Life Training is also partnered with Babcock Health Education Services out of Florida and is an American Heart Association Training Center. Owners Robert and Heather Kratz, who live in Franklin Township, with…

November 18, 2020

First Local Meadery to Open in Ellwood City

If you want to partake in the drink of the Norse Gods, you might want to stop into Fitzgibbon Meadery at 536 Lawrence Avenue. You also can stop in if you just enjoy a delicious mead or country wine in general. The locally owned and sourced meadery will be opening its doors on November 28. There will something for every palate ranging from dry to sweet in a variety of flavors. Owners Eric and Misa McAnallen look forward to introducing their community to their homemade meads. “As Ellwood City’s only Meadery, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to introduce our corner…

October 27, 2020

Fall Band Bash to Benefit 2021 Fireworks Display

Have you been itching to get out and enjoy a concert? Look no further than Ellwood City and the 1st Annual Ellwood City Fall Band Bash. Eric Rayner, organizer of the event, said he is thrilled to be able to have such an exciting fundraiser. “I think this event comes at a perfect time for a lot of people,” Rayner said. “2020 has been rough for everyone. With the pandemic causing most things to be canceled, and the non-stop election stuff, I think we all need something.” Beginning at Noon on November 7th at William Rodgers Memorial Park in Ellport,…

July 21, 2020

Mayor Urges Community to Slow Down; Council Hires Part-Time Officer

During Monday’s Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Anthony Court had one message for the community: Slow down and obey traffic signs. Court warned that if he continues to receive complaints about speeding and other traffic violations, police will setup points of surveillance and tickets will be issued. “Gotta slow down,” Court said. “It’s that simple.” He said numerous complaints have been made about violations on Sunset Boulevard and Perry Street as well as other areas in the borough. In other news, council decided to reject bids for the 2020 Paving Program. Borough Manager David Allen said bids came in 30 percent…

July 13, 2020

Happy Tails Pet Hotel and Daycare Open to the ‘Pup-lic’

Five star accommodations aren’t just for humans! Happy Tails Pet Hotel and Daycare will offer resort-ish style services that will leave your dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, birds, and exotic pets feeling posh and pampered. Madelyn Duncan, the facilities owner, has fur fabulous plans for the hotel. Paws have been her passion for as long as she can remember. “I grew up with many pets and around various types of farms,” she said. “I always wanted to work with animals, but I didn’t know in what capacity that would be. I am glad I have figured this dream out and…

July 10, 2020

ECASD Board Announces Elimination of Principal

*Note: This story was updated at 3 p.m. on July 10 to reflect the announcement of a resolution to suspend employment of a principal at Ellwood City Area School District. Citing a substantial decline in student enrollment of 15 percent during the 2015-2016 through 2019-2020 school years in the Lincoln High School, grades 7-12 building, the Ellwood City Area School District’s Board of Directors passed a resolution to suspend the employment of Nadia Engel, assistant principal at Lincoln High School. The resolution, received via email today, also states that the Board reserves the right to authorize and direct such other…

June 25, 2020

Unity Rally to be Held In Ellwood City’s Community Plaza

A Unity Rally will be held on Sunday June 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Community Plaza in Ellwood City. The event will feature a line-up of speakers. Organizers said the event is non-partisan and all are welcome and encouraged to attend and raise awareness of and show support for the Black Lives Matter and current Civil Rights Movement sweeping across our nation. In addition to speakers, NAACP and Lawrence County Action will have tables with information, and there will be a voter registration available as well. “I am proud to be part of this event and to…

June 18, 2020

Boutique Shopping Now Available on Fifth Street

Looking for a unique boutique shopping experience? Guess what? You don’t have to leave Ellwood City. Just head over to AOE Boutique at 213 Fifth Street for the store’s Grand Opening on June 20. Brittany Linko, owner, said the boutique will feature casual collections, snacks, shoes, and accessories. She said she could not pass up the cozy little spot she found for her business right in the heart of Ellwood City. “I found a gorgeous storefront with great bones on 5th St. for rent, and I knew it was just the right place for me,” said AOE Boutique Owner Brittany…

May 18, 2020

Ellwood City Native Opens Dentistry in Ewing Park

Although Nikki Jo Magnifico DDM was successfully practicing as an associate dentist in New Hampshire for the last decade, the Lincoln High School graduate felt a need to move back to her hometown of Ellwood City. So Magnifico did just that. She bought her new 620 Jefferson Ave practice from Dr. James Oberfeitinger on February 1, 2020. “I decided it was time to move home to be closer to my family,” she said. Her immediate family includes her husband, Eric, who she said is supportive of her business goals as well as two sons Tyler, 5, and Anthony, 2.5. A Gannon…

April 14, 2020

Ellwood City Borough Council Addresses Councilwoman’s Facebook Comment

Ellwood City Borough Council could vote on Monday to officially “disapprove” of a Facebook comment that was posted by Councilwoman Lisa Guerrera more than a month ago. During Monday’s Council Agenda meeting Guerrera said it was a completely inappropriate comment that she regrets making. The post appeared mid-April on a personal Facebook page of a former Ellwood City resident and was shared hundreds of times throughout the county. The comment said, “Best thing that could happen would be both of them getting it and dying, along with the rest of the elected officials of the Democratic party.” The comment was…